Nesbitt Engineering

04/15/2026

While the statistics and information in this article states the real challenges we face every day, the strength of Appalachian Kentucky has always been its people.

At our firm, we are committed to supporting Appalachian counties that are focused on sustainable growth—growth that strengthens infrastructure, enhances quality of life, and creates new opportunities without losing sight of what makes these communities special.

Leadership in this region comes with real challenges, but progress happens when partners lean in and move forward together. We are proud to stand with Appalachian communities as they shape a stronger, more resilient future.

Progress is being made. We are proud and dedicated to supporting this progress.

Eastern Kentucky’scoalfield counties are now experiencing natural decrease — more people dying each year than are being born.

04/13/2026

Congratulations to Backroads of Appalachia for a successful, first day trial run opening! We are looking forward to much to come in the future!

01/05/2026

12/23/2025

09/17/2025

It begins with a vision. Clay County leaders are stepping up, leading forward, and creating a new future of recovery. This community didn't just accept negative media and despair. Stepping up in solidarity, community leaders joined, supported by a robust public participation process, to chart a new path and a new future. A part of this process includes a project to create new public spaces on Bridge Street, along with the development of a new business and entertainment district. Manchester is on the move!

Congratulations to the citizens of Manchester and Clay County for your vision and perseverance!

Do you have a vision for your community?

08/30/2025

Whitesburg Wastewater Treatment Plant (Letcher County)
Received – $2 million to replace and upgrade critical infrastructure serving nearly 1,000 households and 156 businesses.

The funding comes from the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program, which is designed to support education, health care, infrastructure, and tourism in coal-impacted communities.

08/21/2025

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08/03/2025

07/13/2025

Nesbitt Engineering, Inc. is proud of our partnership with Backroads of Appalachia and this important project in Owsley County, Kentucky.

It isn't a driving school, either.